Hi,

New moles can appear at any time up to the age of 40 - new ones after that age should ceratinly get checked out. 

It would certainly be unusual to find that two new moles that appear at the same time are something serious, however your GP is quite correct in getting you checked by a dermatologist. Immunosuppressant medication does carry a very small risk of developing cancer but it's not common. With regards to sunbeds - the risks of their use raising the chance of developing melanoma are well known so your moles really need checking out. Hopefully they will be fine, for every 10 patients referred to dermatology between 2 & 3 patients are diagnosed with melanoma so the odds are good that you will be OK. Good luck & please let us know how you get on,

Angie (melanoma patient)

Thank you for your reply. Just found out that they don’t have space to see me within 2 weeks - I need to wait another 3 weeks - which is not ideal as I’d rather get it over with! Also scaring myself as I’ve read that it can become life threatening within a matter of weeks so don’t want to have to wait.

And yes, really kicking myself over the sunbed use... I only went for about 6 short sessions and never thought that would be enough to be a proper risk!

Hi,

I'm assuming it's dermatology at your local hospital that can't see you within the 2 weeks? If so, I suggest you contact your GP and ask if they can refer you to another hospital with a shorter waiting list. Waiting 5 weeks for an urgent referral is not good so hopefully your GP can find somewhere else.

Angie

Thank you - I’m trying to get a cancellation!

Just come out - they said it's just blood trauma that looks like a mole, probably from ill fitting shoes in my case!

So all good :) hope this reassures anyone else in a similar position xx

That's good to hear. xx

That's good to hear. xx